Wars are destructive events, but they also spur the development of new technologies. From the firearms of the American Revolution to the drones of the modern War on Terror, technology has played important roles in armed conflicts. War Technology looks at major advances and how they affected the battlefield. Learn how these technologies changed the way soldiers fight.

Tractors use tools to do different jobs. A backhoe loader is a special kind of tractor with a bucket on the front and a scoop on the back. Learn more about these machines in Tractors, part of the Monster Machines series.

"Modern health care must stay on the cutting edge if the field expects to keep up with ever more difficult demands, as new health conditions crop up and populations becomes older. The newest diagnostic machines, network infrastructures, and surgical tools are examined in this work, which also imparts crucial guidance to future health care workers who will have to acclimate to and master them. This instructive title explains how tech augments care,...

"Humans think they invent everything, but the fact is, us animals have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans" --

"People use creative or inventive thinking to adapt the natural world to help them meet their needs or wants. All people use tools and technology in their life and jobs to solve problems. Space Cat and her pal Dog help readers understand simple and complex tools we all use every day."--WorldCat

From lightbulbs and bottle caps to water taps and peanut butter lids, screws are everywhere! Learn about screws and make your own spinning top with the help of an alien engineer.

"Whimsical stick figure guides take readers on a tour of various massive machines and how they work in this playful yet extremely informative guide to high-tech machines."--

"What is an axle, and how does it make life easier for us Earthlings? Join the Maker, a super smart alien engineer, in a deep dive into axles, from wind turbines to rolling pins"--

"A smart but silly alien companion and toy-making activity make learning about levers tons of fun! Readers can discover how levers work and the types of levers we see in our everyday lives"--

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used in hospitals and other medical settings. Describes therapy robots, robot-assisted surgery, and currier robots autonomously carrying items around hospitals. Explains the technology used for robotic prosthetics and the future of controlling them with brain waves. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"--